Surgery – Surgical Director, Kidney Transplant Program Administration | Surgery

Trinity Health Corp.; Maywood (IL); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 986,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Tail malpractice tail coverage

CME days/allowance

Excellent benefits

PTO

Additional benefits from LUC/VA

Job summary

Loyola Medicine in partnership with Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine seeks an exceptional transplant surgeon to serve as Surgical Director of the Kidney Transplant Program in the Department of Surgery.

The ideal candidate will lead clinical care, education, and scholarly activity across living and deceased donor transplantation, robotic kidney procedures, and pancreas transplantation, with collaboration to the VA program.

Qualifications

• Completed ASTS-approved fellowship or equivalent training.
• Board-eligible or Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery.
• Eligible for licensure in Illinois at time of hire.
• Meets UNOS/OPTN primary surgeon qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for all surgical aspects of kidney transplantation.
• Support strategic planning, faculty mentorship, and clinical excellence.
• Ensure readiness for CMS, OPTN, and UNOS review and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee education, quality improvement, and regulatory processes.
• Collaborate with department leadership and affiliated programs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Mentorship

Quality improvement

Education

ASTS-approved fellowship

AB Surgery board eligible/certified

Illinois licensure eligibility

Job description

Loyola Medicine and Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine seek an exceptional transplant surgeon to serve as **Surgical Director of the Kidney Transplant Program** in the Department of Surgery. The ideal candidate will be a recognized leader with demonstrated accomplishments in **clinical care, education, and academic scholarship** in kidney transplantation.The Kidney Transplant Program is a core component of Loyola’s abdominal transplant services and includes **living and deceased donor kidney transplantation**, robotic kidney transplantation, pancreas transplant and participation in the **National Kidney Registry****.** The program also includes collaboration with an affiliated **VA kidney transplant program** providing living donor services for veteran patients. The selected candidate will be committed to the continued growth, quality, and innovation of the kidney transplant program. Prior experience in leadership preferred.The Surgical Director provides leadership, direction, and oversight for all surgical aspects of kidney transplantation, including clinical operations, education, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. Working closely with departmental and service line leadership, the Director supports strategic planning, faculty mentorship, clinical excellence, and readiness for **CMS, OPTN, and UNOS** review.Candidates must have completed an **ASTS?approved fellowship or equivalent training**, be **Board eligible or Board certified** by the American Board of Surgery and be eligible for **licensure in the State of Illinois** at the time of hire. They should also meet the criteria for UNOS/OPTN primary surgeon qualifications. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor or **Professor****. Salary will be commensurate with experience.**This opportunity offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:* Competitive starting compensation between $159,000 – $985,945* Salary Based on Academic Rank and Experience* Excellent Benefits: Trinity Health Benefits Summary* Paid Time Off Days* Paid malpractice, including post-employment tail coverage* Relocation Expense Reimbursement (in accordance with IRS guidelines)* CME Days and Allowance* Additional Benefits from LUC or VA (if applicable)Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to Dr. Vivian Gahtan, Chair Department of Surgery, c/o Physician Recruitment Office, at [e-mail] and apply online at www.loyolamedicine.org/careers.